River Made to Drown In (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1997, River Made to Drown In is a drama film directed by James Merendino, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Thaddeus Mackenzie, a wealthy lawyer, learns that he is dying and decides to sell all of his property and visit his old friend Allen Hayden. Allen is a struggling artist with a passion for life who once survived by working the streets, but now is romantically involved with Eva, a wealthy European gallery owner living in L.A. Thaddeus implores Allen to find Jamie, a young street hustler that Thaddeus had once tried to rescue. Allen returns to the streets to face the dark corners of his past where he must choose between what he left behind and the uncertainty that lies ahead.
Who’s in it. River Made to Drown In stars Richard Chamberlain as Thaddeus MacKenzie, Michael Imperioli as Allen Hayden, Ute Lemper as Eva Kline and James Duval as Jaime, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, River Made to Drown In has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River Made to Drown In page.
If you liked it. Fans of River Made to Drown In tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River Made to Drown In (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for River Made to Drown In change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is River Made to Drown In worth watching?
- River Made to Drown In holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River Made to Drown In?
- River Made to Drown In stars Richard Chamberlain, Michael Imperioli, Ute Lemper, James Duval and Talia Shire.
- When was River Made to Drown In released?
- River Made to Drown In was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.